Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cajanifolium
ID:
171158

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 331 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170487

Common Names

  • Cajan-leaved Desmodium
  • Cajan-leaf Tick-trefoil
  • Desmodium cajanifolium

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum cajanifolium Kunth [valid]
  • Hedysarum multiflorum Schltdl. & Cham. [deprecated]
  • Meibomia cajanifolia (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum mucronatum Blume [valid]
  • Hedysarum multiflorum Willd. ex Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Desmodium cajanifolium (also called Cajan-Leaved Desmodium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium cajanifolium is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmodium cajanifolium has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium cajanifolium is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Desmodium cajanifolium

Desmodium cajanifolium is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska.

Desmodium cajanifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium cajanifolium?

Desmodium cajanifolium

What is the common name of Desmodium cajanifolium?

Pigeon-pea tick-trefoil

What is the growth habit of Desmodium cajanifolium?

It is an upright, clumping perennial.

Species in the Desmodium genus

Desmodium affine, Desmodium ambiguum, Desmodium amplifolium, Desmodium angustatum, Desmodium angustifolium, Desmodium arechavaletae, Desmodium arizonicum, Desmodium batocaulon, Desmodium bellum, Desmodium bioculatum, Desmodium bridgesii, Desmodium callilepis, Desmodium campyloclados, Desmodium canaliculatum, Desmodium chartaceum, Desmodium chiapense, Desmodium cinerascens, Desmodium coloniense, Desmodium conzattii, Desmodium cordistipulum, Desmodium crassum, Desmodium cubense, Desmodium cuneatum, Desmodium delotum, Desmodium densiflorum, Desmodium denudatum, Desmodium fernaldii, Desmodium floridanum, Desmodium foliosum, Desmodium ghiesbreghtii, Desmodium glabrescens, Desmodium gracile, Desmodium grahamii, Desmodium guadalajaranum, Desmodium hartwegianum, Desmodium hassleri, Desmodium helleri, Desmodium illinoense, Desmodium infractum, Desmodium intermedium, Desmodium jaliscanum, Desmodium johnstonii, Desmodium lamprocarpum, Desmodium lavanduliflorum, Desmodium leptoclados, Desmodium limense, Desmodium lindheimeri, Desmodium longiarticulatum, Desmodium luteolum, Desmodium macrodesmum,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.